The White Sox announced the hiring of Will Venable as their 44th manager Thursday.
Venable comes to the rebuilding franchise after two seasons with the Texas Rangers as their associate manager.
Venable’s responsibilities with the Rangers included daily scheduling and outfield instruction. He also handled scheduling throughout their October 2023 postseason run that led to the first championship in franchise history.
“Will is widely recognized as one of the premium managerial candidates within the game, and we are very excited to bring him into our organization as our new manager,” Sox general manager Chris Getz said in the press release announcing the hire. “He is so well thought of across baseball. Will has built a well-earned and well-deserved reputation as a successful player, front office executive, coach and associate manager. A great communicator, Will is going to build strong relationships, set expectations, build a clubhouse where we hold one another accountable, and ultimately, create a winning mindset among our players and a winning environment in our clubhouse.”
Venable’s hiring was first reported Tuesday night.
“This is a great opportunity with a White Sox organization that is putting a lot of good things into place and laying a solid foundation for the future,” Venable said. “It’s exciting to be part of that process to help get back to the type of baseball White Sox fans are used to seeing. We want players who show up to work hard every day, but also smart baseball players who understand the nuances of the game. There is a rich tradition here and a fan base that deserves winning baseball, and I am excited to do whatever I can to help.”